Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 3, 2023

DEI: A Solution to Construction’s Ongoing Labor Shortage ccapoccia Thu, 08/03/2023 - 08:20 Combating the construction industry’s labor shortage is a complicated challenge requiring multiple solutions. For several years, Dodge Construction Network (Dodge) has tracked labor shortages in the industry, and a recent study found one potential solution for contractors is to engage a wider segment of potential workers via solid diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 2, 2023

The construction industry has historically been slow to adopt technological changes, but that attitude is starting to change. Tech integration is becoming much quicker and more efficient as the next generation of employees joins the workforce and new subcontractors take up leadership roles. Benefits of implementing new technology Implementing new technology has many benefits.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 3, 2023

The invention of the road printer has changed the way highway construction is done worldwide. A road printer is a revolutionary technology that has made it possible to build roads quickly, with high precision and cost-effectiveness. This futuristic approach to road construction has revolutionized the industry and is quickly becoming the standard for many countries. […] The post The Road Printer: A Futuristic Approach To Highway Construction appeared first on The Constructor.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

Although infrastructure dollars are flowing, “private developer-driven activity appears to be drying up,” said ABC’s chief economist.

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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 2, 2023

A look at big data and AI in construction, their use cases, and how you might be more familiar with the concepts than you think.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2023

Many in the public sector are unaware of the construction cost estimating issues caused by the use of national average cost data and location factoring. Here’s short summary of those problems noted by independent third parties. “ Location factors are used during preliminary project evaluations. They are not intended to be used when preparing appropriation-quality estimates.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 2, 2023

Construction technology executive René Morkos says regulations can slow the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence, but can’t stop it from advancing.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 4, 2023

Marketing covers everything you do in your business that creates awareness, including advertising, brochures, competitions, trade shows, demonstrations, travel, direct mail, email campaigns, your website, and sponsorship. Let's narrow our focus to an integral part of Marketing - Advertising. Advertising is a massive industry with multiple mediums for your message to be heard or lost in translation.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 30, 2023

7 Ways to Prolong Equipment Life ccapoccia Sun, 07/30/2023 - 17:24 Staying competitive in the construction industry requires meeting deadlines, reducing operational costs and maximizing equipment availability. Equipment downtime at a construction site can severely compromise project schedules and result in the loss of revenue, so it’s vital to keep vehicles and equipment operating properly.

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As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 31, 2023

JOC contractor evaluation is an ongoing process, begining with their response to a Job Order Contract Request for Propsals for design-builders and continuing throughout the life-cycle of the JOC Program. Here is a considerations for JOC contractor evaluation. •Responsiveness of the contractor in terms of requests for site visits, requests for proposals, participation ins proposal evaluation, mobilization, daily site management, completion of required forms, and handover of required information p

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Construction Dive

JULY 31, 2023

The Labor Department will inform employers of necessary safety practices and increase inspections in particularly vulnerable industries, such as construction.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

Photos courtesy Tarkett North America. By Roxane Spears Chronic respiratory illness, including asthma and allergies, have been on the rise in the U.S. over the past few decades. 1 One influence on the increasing rates of asthma and allergies is poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and the presence of indoor pollutants. 2 Many flooring products have historically been manufactured with chemicals such as ortho-phthalates, formaldehyde, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that, when emitted from

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 31, 2023

Upskilling in the Construction Industry A Critical Skills Gap Emerges Amidst Digital Transformation mhodges Mon, 07/31/2023 - 11:24 A Critical Skills Gap Emerges Amidst Digital Transformation To help reduce internal costs and get more done with fewer employees, many construction firms are turning to technology. Finding tech-savvy employees is difficult across all industries.

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Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 4, 2023

MOST Construction Cost Data is Useless due to archaic research methods and cannot provide cost visibility or enable cost managment capability for local markets. Robust Construction Cost Data Research 1. Comprehensive, granular, line item tasks including a description, and individual data components for labor, material, equipment, and productivity (crews). 2.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 4, 2023

“Results were better and cleaner than recent quarters, and the net drama is much less,” said Andrew Wittmann, senior research analyst at Milwaukee-based financial services company Baird.

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CK Power

AUGUST 2, 2023

Fleet managers everywhere are under pressure to reduce their fleet’s emissions. Regulations are tightening. Industry-leaders are making carbon reduction commitments. Some end customers are prioritizing environmental sustainability when evaluating contractors or products. And overwhelming buzz surrounds electrification of infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing — name an industry.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 30, 2023

Transitioning From Hard Hats to Safety Helmets ccapoccia Sun, 07/30/2023 - 17:34 Over the course of a century, the construction industry has become synonymous with the sight of workers proudly donning brightly hued hard hats. Serving as an iconic representation of the industry itself, these hard hats have come to symbolize a rite of passage for new entrants into the field of construction.

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Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2023

Anatomy of a model apartment 0 qpurcell Fri, 08/04/2023 - 09:47 Apartments Page’s interior designers curate model units that harmoniously cater to a range of users, allowing visitors to see a once-empty room as a place of respite and a home. MFPRO+ Blog Apartments Designers Interior Finishes Model apartments are like vignettes, offering a moment in time to a visitor—they showcase a quality of life and tell a story that inspires people to live well.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

The “Option X” earthworks package, the second of three stages to mend a highway severed by a landslide in the Alaskan national park, will include a wilderness base for workers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 billion by 2023 , with a steady CAGR of 6.85%.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 29, 2023

Leadership Pitfalls to Avoid at All Costs ccapoccia Sun, 07/30/2023 - 01:39 Not everyone is born to be a leader. The good news, however, is that leadership skills can be developed and refined over time, opening the door to career advancement and higher wages for many in the equipment manufacturing industry.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Ibstock is shutting down its Ravenhead factory in Lancashire as demand for its products drops. The move was confirmed in the firm’s interim results for the six months to June 30 2023 which showed turnover down to £223m from £259m last time as pre-tax profit fell to £30m from £51m. Ibstock said the Ravenhead site is a higher-cost wire-cut brick factory producing 40m units a year.

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 1, 2023

The multibillion-dollar project aims to reconnect downtown neighborhoods in Syracuse, New York, severed by the viaduct’s construction in the 1950s.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 1, 2023

At Autodesk, we’ve made it our mission to make the lives of construction professionals easier. One of the most critical ways we do this is by providing solutions that automate the various processes and tasks that happen during a construction project. Case in point: Autodesk Construction Cloud’s request for information (RFI) capabilities. Our software enables stakeholders to manage one of the most common processes on a project by submitting, assigning, and answering RFIs with just a few clicks.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 30, 2023

3 Considerations for Transitioning From Hard Hats to Safety Helmets ccapoccia Sun, 07/30/2023 - 17:34 Over the course of a century, the construction industry has become synonymous with the sight of workers proudly donning brightly hued hard hats. Serving as an iconic representation of the industry itself, these hard hats have come to symbolize a rite of passage for new entrants into the field of construction.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

More than 300 scaffolders working at the Hinkley Point site are now planning a day a week on unofficial strike action after downing tools on Wednesday. The scaffolders working for BYLOR are understood to be angry about pay rates and shift patterns on the site. One told the Enquirer : “Things have been bubbling for a while. We have been wanting the mechanical rate, our travel pay is way below what the MEH Alliance get. “This week we just made stand, it’s not a happy camp here.&#

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Construction Dive

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Chicago-based construction firm won the award for phase one of the project, which has a total investment of up to $2 billion.

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Lets Build

AUGUST 4, 2023

In today’s construction industry, the success of your projects hinges on investing in the right digital and technological solutions. Such solutions play a vital role in different phases and areas of construction, including on-site coordination, execution, safety, communication, etc. During any project, the execution stage is usually the most important — it determines the trajectory and timelines of the entire project.

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